Heart Failure in Women with Congenital Heart Disease

Heart Fail Clin. 2019 Jan;15(1):87-96. doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2018.08.009. Epub 2018 Oct 24.

Abstract

Heart failure remains the most common cause of morbidity and mortality in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). Although gender-specific outcomes are not robust, it seems that women with CHD may be more affected by late heart failure (HF) than men. A specialized and experienced adult CHD team is required to care for these women as they age, including assessment for reversible causes of HF and in the management of pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

Keywords: Adult congenital heart disease; Heart failure; Pregnancy; Women.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / complications
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / mortality
  • Heart Defects, Congenital* / therapy
  • Heart Failure* / etiology
  • Heart Failure* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Patient Care Management / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / mortality
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / therapy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Sex Factors